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Smashed by King Threadfin in Rockhampton
April 29, 2021
Barramundi or King Threadfin (Estuary predators) King Threadfin
King Threadfin are one of the most underrated sportsfish in my opinion. They grow big and have a powerful thrusting tail that rips line off ...
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Slow-pitch Jigging for reef fish
April 22, 2021
Offshore Demersals (Red Emperor, Nannygai, Snapper, Pearl Perch etc.) Offshore fishing tips
We got smashed jigging for reef fish off Cooktown on our last trip. Now that we live in Cairns, Cooktown is only a few hours ...
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Delivery Day: Preparing for our Boat Adventure
April 15, 2021
A bit of everything Boating tips
This week we had a delivery day from Garmin preparing for our boat adventure. Because as some of you may know we are planning some big ...
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Crocodile Management
April 8, 2021
Miscellaneous Fishing Travelling Australia
Crocodile Management in Australia is the responsibility of the States. In Queensland, the Crocodile Management Plan is the current document. In the NT however, the ...
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Fish Filleting – Progress Not Perfection
April 1, 2021
A bit of everything Catch and Cook
OK so this blog about Fish Filleting is twofold. To show you how I fillet a fish leaving one side on and… To give you ...
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Crocodiles in Northern Australia
March 25, 2021
Miscellaneous Fishing Travelling Australia
Crocodiles in Northern Australia are a hot topic at the moment after a yacht skipper Andrew Heard was taken from his dingy by a croc. ...
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Catch and Cook – Fish Wraps Recipe.
March 18, 2021
A bit of everything Catch and Cook
Next time you catch some fresh fish, try this catch and cook fish wraps recipe. It’s a quick and easy way to prepare fresh fish ...
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Fishing as Therapy for Young Jessie Lawrence
March 11, 2021
Miscellaneous Fishing RMF News
Young Jesse Lawrence was diagnosed with the eye condition Keratoconus at age eight. He was looking down the barrel of a significant eye operation – ...
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What Type of Fishing Hook Should I Use? (Simple Guide to Hook Types)
March 4, 2021
A bit of everything Gear, Tackle, Knots
There are so many fishing hook types out there that it’s easy to overthink it. Most people just want to know what type of fishing ...
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Catch and Cook Golden Snapper
February 25, 2021
Catch and Cook Nearshore Islands/Bays/Headlands (Snapper, Jewfish, Fingermark, Dhufish)
While we all love fishing, the catching is only part of the fun! Here we catch and cook Golden Snapper, a delicious food fish found ...
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Fishing Cairns
January 28, 2021
A bit of everything Finding Wonky Holes
In late 2020, we moved north and I started fishing Cairns and finding new spots. Our first trip we headed south, and found some good ...
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Catching reef fish with shallow diving barra lures
January 21, 2021
Offshore fishing tips Tropical Reef Structure Specialists (Coral Trout or USA Grouper)
This year during the barramundi closure we decided to do an experiment – catching reef fish on barra lures. It was after the moon when ...
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